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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “don't mention puny Banner”. This video has 28 sentences and 111 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:57.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| comprehensive adjective | /ˌkɑm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/ | Broadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something. |
| footage noun | /ˈfʊtɪd͡ʒ/ | An amount of film or tape that has been used to record something, or the content of the recording. |
| backup noun | /ˈbækˌʌp/ | A reserve or substitute. |
| hitch noun | /hɪt͡ʃ/ | A sudden pull. |
| keyword noun | /ˈkiː.wɜːd/ | Any word used as the key to a code. |
| lullaby noun | /ˈlʌləbaɪ/ | A cradlesong, a soothing song to calm children or lull them to sleep. |
| puny adjective | /ˈpjuni/ | Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. |
| mess noun | /mɛs/ | A thing or group of things in a disagreeable, disorganised, or dirty state; hence a bad situation. |
| stronger adjective | /stɹɔŋɡɚ/ | Said of one proposition with respect to another one: that the former entails the latter, but the latter does not entail the former. |
| quickly adverb | /ˈkwɪk.li/ | Rapidly; with speed; fast; with expedition. |
| damage noun | /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/ | Injury or harm; the condition or measure of something not being intact. |
| catch verb | /kæt͡ʃ/ | To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). |
| everybody | /ˈɛvɹi(ˌ)bədi/ | All people. |
| smart adjective | /smɑɹt/ | Exhibiting social ability or cleverness. |
| mention verb | /ˈmɛnʃən/ | To make mention of; to speak of; to refer to; to name; to specify |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get away verb | To move away (from). |
| stand down verb | To wait; to stop pursuing, stop fighting, or relax from a heightened readiness posture. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | stronger than · smarter than |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're not going · I'm calling · is messing |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, I'm, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: comprehensive /ˌkɑm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/, everybody /ˈɛvɹi(ˌ)bədi/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like comprehensive, footage, backup.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.